Ryobi P460KN Operation Manual - Page 8

OPERATION INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK See Figure 2, page 11. To install:  Insert the battery pack.  Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap into place and the battery pack is secured in the product before beginning operation. To remove:  Depress the latches on each side of the battery pack. For complete charging instructions, see the operator's manuals for your battery pack and charger. WARNING: Battery products are always in operating condition. Therefore, the switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side. TURNING THE ROTARY TOOL ON/OFF See Figure 3, page 12. n To turn the tool ON: move the ON/OFF switch to the ON position. n To turn the tool OFF: move the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. INSTALLING/REMOVING ACCESSORIES See Figures 4 - 5, page 12. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging the spindle lock. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, never use a router bit in the flex shaft attachment. To install:  Remove the battery pack.  Slide the spindle lock lever forward and rotate the shaft by hand until the spindle lock engages the shaft, preventing further rotation.  With the spindle lock engaged, use the collet wrench to loosen the collet nut, if necessary.  Insert the shank of the accessory into the collet until the shank bottoms out, then pull it out 1/16 in. to allow for expansion when the accessory gets hot.  With the spindle lock engaged, tighten the collet nut with the provided wrench until the accessory shank is gripped by the collet. Avoid excess tightening of the collet nut. To remove:  Remove the battery pack.  With the spindle lock engaged, loosen the collet nut with the provided wrench.  Remove the accessory. DANGER: If you are changing an accessory immediately after use, be careful not to touch the collet, collet nut, or the accessory with your hands or fingers. You will get burned because of the heat build-up from cutting. Always use the wrench provided. USING MANDRELS See Figures 6 - 7, pages 12 - 13. The most common types of mandrel to use with this tool include the standard mandrel which is used with cut-off discs, grinding wheels, emery wheels, and cut-off wheels. Screw mandrels are used with polishing wheels and polishing drums. Drum mandrels are used with sanding drums. To install:  Remove the battery pack.  Install the mandrel. If using the standard mandrel:  Press and hold the spindle lock.  Insert the slot end of the provided wrench into the slot on top of the mandrel and unscrew.  Remove mandrel screw and washer.  Place desired accessory over mandrel shaft and align accessory hole with mandrel hole.  Insert mandrel screw with washer through the accessory and mandrel shaft holes. NOTE: The mandrel washer should be placed between the mandrel screw and the accessory.  Tighten using provided wrench. If using the screw mandrel:  Align desired accessory hole with mandrel screw head.  Screw accessory onto mandrel by twisting clockwise until secure. If using the drum mandrel:  Align appropriate sized sanding drum over mandrel and push down to completely cover drum end of mandrel. NOTE: If necessary, tighten the screw on the drum mandrel head to expand the drum and securely hold the sanding drum in place. BALANCING ACCESSORIES For precision work, it is important that all accessories be properly balanced. To balance an accessory, slightly loosen the collet nut and give the accessory or collet a 1/4 in. turn. 8 - English